Joana Marques Vidal

Joana Marques Vidal is a prominent Portuguese lawyer and jurist who served as the Attorney General of Portugal from 2012 until 2018. Known for her commitment to legal integrity and fighting corruption, she gained recognition for her independent stance and efforts to enhance the accountability of public officials. Her tenure was marked by significant legal reforms and high-profile cases, which brought her both admiration and criticism. In the context of the recent presidential candidacy of Luís Marques Mendes, she was mentioned as a figure whose non-reappointment was a point of disagreement between Mendes and the current President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa.